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As the Steet Rods hit Syracuse streets this summer and every car enthusiast, young and old, male or female dreams of a car they had or of one they wish they could have, know that we can make it happen! Our web site has been enhanced to show current cars under construction. Call us as some are For Sale. Check back often for updates and additions. You are welcome to visit in person, please call first. Whether your dream is to own a Custom, Rod, Muscle Car, Bike, Antique or even a sleeper, we have the ability to find the car of your dreams and build it your way. With 50+ years of know-how we’ve seen projects that range from mild to wild. We recently attended the Barrett-Jackson Auction in Scottsdale on a buying trip. Contacts were made so we can obtain the car you want and build it to your specs or anything in-between. We are always searching for interesting cars to buy and will always take the time to talk about your special project. We would be honored to assist you with your project. With the growing interest in Muscle Cars and Street Rods, we are often called on to participate in projects where paint and body top off major investments. Many of the restoration projects we complete involve the vehicle owner. Many project car owners will complete the tear down and inventory, research and purchase of parts. They may rebuild their own engines and interiors and leave the body, paint and frame restoration to us. We are glad to assist you in any way you wish. Every year we look for new products. In 2000, a Rustbuster® Spray welder, was added; visit www.rustbustersllc.com to see a live demo of this amazing metal restoration process. We are actively pursuing powder coating vendors, and media blasting equipment of various types and vendors for hard to find parts. For over 50 years Nick Orso’s has turned out some of the most outstanding custom work in Central New York. We are proud supporters of the Corvette Club of Central New York, The Porsche Club of CNY, The Syracuse Shelby Club, and Vintage Thunderbirds of CNY. Over the years members have turned to Nick Orso’s for not only for collision repair, but restoration of their precious baby when the goal is show-winning quality. Whether you intend to cruise proudly, attend local meets, visit the Hot Haus, or your car is destined for the Collier Museum, choose Nick Orso’s. Call us to review your needs today. | |
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1/5/08, Wanted to share the photos from our most recent trip with you: Boston Custom Custom Car Show at the Expo Center in Boston. Mike and Marc Visited the Boston Custom Car Show, the following pictures of some of the entries. Mike and Marc Visit with Chris Jacobs of Overhaulin the hit TV show. Also one of the models at the Toyo Tire Display met some new fans. |
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Even the little guys start out with a love of cars. This Soap Box Derby Car got a special paint job: two-tone with stripes and custom-mixed colors. The wheels are temporary. A set of 19" chrome wheels would add some bling! |
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Nick Orso's was included in Vette Magazine as One of the "Best Shops in America." When Vette magazine did a Special on the best restoration shops in America the Syracuse Corvette Club Members sent in photos of cars restored and painted at Nick Orso's. We were featured in a multi-page lay-out in the magazine and to this day receive calls asking us to restore cars for local and national show award status. Call us today to see if your project can become part of the Nick Orso family of prize winning cars. |
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The seasonal last ride resulted in this Vette sliding off the road into a ditch. A substantial amount of damage resulted. We have the necessary collision repair equipment and experience to complete these repairs. |
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10/7/06, Wanted to share the photos from our most recent trip with you. Fleet Week in SanFrancisco. Here are the Blue Angels performing over San Fransisco Bay. What a spectacular sight! Our tax dollars hard at work. After 2 weeks in California visiting family and a stay in Yosemite Park, my last 24 hours was incredible. Business took me from Sacramento to Reno-Tahoe area and the already snowy 7500-foot mountains. Saturday I then drove back to Sacramento, met the family and then got on a Ferry to San Francisco Bay. About a 7500-foot difference in elevation! Arriving in SF, we went from Pier 1 to Pier 39 on a bus and trolley car to see the Air Show. After the show it was back to Pier 1 from 39, got on Ferry back to Velejho. Drove to Sacramento Airport and flew to JFK. Touching both oceans in 24 hours! Then home to Syracuse. |
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This new arrival was brought to us for partial participation. The owner disassembled the car and completed a frame-off restoration. The frame was sandblasted and the engine and transmission were rebuilt. All the underbody work is complete. The body was stripped of trim and paint was blocked. It is ready for a sprayable bodyfiller to level and seal the existing finish. As the project progresses, the body will be primed and blocked as needed until it is ready for the top coat of Goodwood Green. Our goal is to paint and assemble the body panels. The owner intends to complete the trim and chrome installation. |
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This 70 Corvette recently arrived after a collision after 'Vettes at the Beach'. Check back for updates as work begins and parts arrive. completion is expected before Christmas 2006. |
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This all-original 59 Impala just arrived. These cars generally melted here in NY! Rust just eats them alive. This car however is unbelievable. Never been touched. Never any body work or paint. Inside is just like new. Reminds me of the 58 Olds. Follow its trip though a complete repaint. |
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This sharp 64 Cadillac needed a set of seat belts for child seats in the rear seating area. We were able to find a matching set of new seat belts and install them. Even small projects are welcome! |
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Another Mustang gets a set of Cobra Style stripes. This time the stripes are bordered by a space and a 1/4" stripe for a little more stylish look. Over the years these stripes have been applied in various styles. Its a matter of personal taste. We custom design painted stripes for each customer. |
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This '58 Olds - New arrival, in patient Paint Job. The prized family member will be used as a driver, a fun car, however the owner wants a nice presentable car with nice new black paint. Just enough for local fun nights. Follow Progress - Estimated time of completion - June 20. |
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1967 Dodge RT: All original car, owner rebuilt motor. While motor was being rebuilt our project was to clean and paint the engine compartment and the bottom of the hood to match the original color and texture per the owners requirements. Car is ready and loaded for Flat-Bed home. |
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69 Camaro RS/SS 396- A new arrival! The owner started this project by replacing the floors and all the body panels him self with new GoodMark sheet metal. We are taking over, installing a roof panel. All the body panels will be fitted and adjusted to fit. All gaps width and heights will be aligned to a uniform tolerance. Click photo to see more! |
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2005 Mustang with Cobra Stripes. Click photo to see more! |
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87 Pro Street Monte Carlo using ''HOT HUES COLORS''. Click photo to see more! |
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Restoration of this 1970 GTO is complete. The car was at the Syracuse Nationals and received a lot of attention. The Frame-off restoration has spanned 10 months. The original automatic transmission has been changed to a Tremec TKO-600 Five-speed transmission which allows the car to run at 80 MPH and keeps engine RPM at 22-2300. Click photo for all photos and comments. |
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1982 Corvette, Project Complete! New Paint, Body Re-work and Trim replaced as needed. Interior, seats, carpet and door panels replaced with new Al Knoch Interior. New Stripe Decal Kit, Undercarriage Cleaned and Painted Black. This Project started in October 05 completed May 10, 2006. Ready for a trip to Connecticut for a family wedding. Enjoy! |
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This exceptional beauty from California is headed for a frame off restoration. The body of the car needs to be stripped and repainted due to layers of old paint. The frame is so clean & nice, it will only need to be disassembled, pressure washed and painted, no rust! California cars make great restoration projects. We buy, restore and build cars to your specification. Why not get what you want, call us today! Click photo for updated photos and comments. |
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68 Charger restoration started by another shop. After 3 years the owner gave up and we took over. From rust sheet metal and lost part a gem is born at Nick Orso's. Click photo for updated photos and comments. |
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75 Corvette- Project Outline- Body on Frame, Trim Disassemble and Inventory-Media Blast-Rework Joints and Body Panels. Re-Gelcoat-Block and Refinish in original Silver color. Re-assemble w/new trim and w/strips as needed. Click photo for updated photos and comments. |
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Yes we refinish Motor Cycle Tanks, Fenders and Frames. Click photo for more! |